LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have added Kirby Yates to a bullpen that might be the best in baseball. More than a week after the team and the free-agent reliever reached agreement on a contract, Yates passed his physical and was officially added to the Dodgers’ roster. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated Ryan Brasier for assignment. The 37-year-old … [Read more...] about Dodgers officially add Kirby Yates to beefed up bullpen
Clippers’ James Harden makes his 11th All-Star team
James Harden didn’t need a campaign to state his case. He didn’t need sports pundits to plead as to why he belongs on the NBA All-Star roster. His résumé was convincing enough. Harden earned his 11th nod to the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday as a Western Conference reserve, as selected by the league coaches. The game will be played Feb. 16 at the Chase Center in San … [Read more...] about Clippers’ James Harden makes his 11th All-Star team
Report: “Keep An Eye On” Falcons Trading Top-Five Pick To Chargers, Patriots, Panthers
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has not lived up to his pre-draft hype, and one report indicates the team could trade him in the offseason. Selected with the fourth-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Pitts was supposed to be one of the greatest tight end prospects in NFL history. He played up to his billing as a rookie, recording 1,026 yards and one touchdown in 17 games, … [Read more...] about Report: “Keep An Eye On” Falcons Trading Top-Five Pick To Chargers, Patriots, Panthers
Pacers Trade Candidate Being ‘Monitored By Nearly Every Team’
Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin is arguably having his best season but he might be on the move ahead of the trade deadline. The 22-year-old “is being monitored by nearly every team seen as a buyer at the deadline,” according to Los Angeles Times reporter Dan Woike. “But because the Pacers are playing such good basketball, the team is expected to seek a player it values … [Read more...] about Pacers Trade Candidate Being ‘Monitored By Nearly Every Team’
Lakers’ JJ Redick Challenged by Ex-First Take Colleague
For the first time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without Anthony Davis for an extended period. Davis left early in the Lakers’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers two nights ago and will be re-evaluated next week. For now, the purple and gold will have to find their way without AD. Keeping with that theme, Lakers head coach JJ Redick must also find his way. Earlier … [Read more...] about Lakers’ JJ Redick Challenged by Ex-First Take Colleague